Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited

The U.S. ambassador to Japan has decided to skip this year's atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki after Israel was not invited

US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited
Election|MidEast|News|World

Bob Woodward's next book, 'War,' will focus on conflict abroad and politics at home

Bob Woodward’s next book, continuing a long tradition of election year releases, will focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and their place in American presidential politics

Bob Woodward's next book, 'War,' will focus on conflict abroad and politics at home
Asia|News|World

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power

A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won national elections in 2023, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power
Asia|News|World

Thai court orders dissolution of opposition Move Forward Party

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of the popular opposition Move Forward party over its campaign to amend a royal insults law that protects the

Thai court orders dissolution of opposition Move Forward Party
Crime|News|World

Part of a hotel on Germany's Mosel River collapses, killing 2 and trapping others for hours

Authorities say that part of a hotel in western Germany collapsed, leaving two people dead and trapping seven others in the wreckage for hours

Part of a hotel on Germany's Mosel River collapses, killing 2 and trapping others for hours
News|Political|World

Turkey submits official request to join ICJ genocide case against Israel

Turkey on Wednesday filed its official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Turkey submits official request to join ICJ genocide case against Israel
News|Political|World

Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes

Russia said on Wednesday it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces that had penetrated its southern border near a major natural

Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes
Asia|News|Political|World

Bangladesh new interim leader Yunus heads home, government to be sworn in on Thursday

The Nobel Peace laureate tapped to lead an interim government in Bangladesh called for calm and boarded a flight on Wednesday to return home, a day

Bangladesh new interim leader Yunus heads home, government to be sworn in on Thursday
Political|World

Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate

The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her army chief held a

Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken for the first time on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the accused mastermind of al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks and two other defendants

Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Americas|News|World

Panama seeks Latin American summit to support democracy in Venezuela

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on Tuesday he wants to host a summit of 17 Latin American presidents to discuss the political situation in Venezuela and support

Panama seeks Latin American summit to support democracy in Venezuela
Africa|News|Political|World

Niger cuts ties with Ukraine over comments on Mali-Wagner attack

Niger's junta on Tuesday cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over remarks from officials it said showed Ukraine's support for groups involved in fighting in neighbouring Mali that

Niger cuts ties with Ukraine over comments on Mali-Wagner attack
Asia|News|World

Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics

Thailand's Constitutional Court will on Wednesday rule on the fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a week after it dissolved 2023 election winner Move Forward, underlining the

Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Americas|News|World

Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia's Izvestia newspaper says

Mexico has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Oct. 1 inauguration of President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, Russia's Izvestia newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing Mexico's

Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia's Izvestia newspaper says
News|Sports|World

USA’s Cole Hocker produces one of the upsets of the Paris Olympics to win 1,500-meter gold

USA’s Cole Hocker produces one of the upsets of the Paris Olympics to win 1,500-meter gold

USA’s Cole Hocker produces one of the upsets of the Paris Olympics to win 1,500-meter gold
News|Opinion|World

In new book, Pelosi details 20-minute conversation with Trump ahead of first impeachment

In new book, Pelosi details 20-minute conversation with Trump ahead of first impeachment

In new book, Pelosi details 20-minute conversation with Trump ahead of first impeachment
Americas|News|Political|World

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region

Top U.S. national security leaders are calling for calm in the Middle East and say they are directly pressing Israel, Iran and others to avoid escalating the conflict

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region
Crime|News|World

‘They tried to kill people:’ Rotherham residents despair after riot at hotel housing asylum seekers

‘They tried to kill people:’ Rotherham residents despair after riot at hotel housing asylum seekers

‘They tried to kill people:’ Rotherham residents despair after riot at hotel housing asylum seekers
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil

The Justice Department says a Pakistani man alleged to have ties to Iran has been charged in a plot to carry out political assassinations on U.S. soil

Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil
Crime|World

Costa Rica with US help nabs 21 suspects linked to human trafficking

An extensive police operation in Costa Rica on Tuesday resulted in the arrests of 21 people suspected of links to an international human-trafficking network operating between

Costa Rica with US help nabs 21 suspects linked to human trafficking
Americas|Crime|News|World

US charges man with alleged ties to Iran in foiled assassination plot

A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in the United States in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a U.S.

US charges man with alleged ties to Iran in foiled assassination plot
News|World

UN appeals for Security Council help to combat famine in Sudan

Senior United Nations officials appealed to the Security Council on Tuesday for help in getting humanitarian aid access in Sudan "across borders, across

UN appeals for Security Council help to combat famine in Sudan
News|World

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance

The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance
MidEast|News|World

Hear why some Israeli reservists would rather risk prison than go back to fight in Gaza

Like thousands of Israeli reservists, Michael Ofer Ziv and Yuval Green were called up to war following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7th. After serving in Gaza and witnessing the military's destructive approach, they tell CNN's Jeremy Diamond why they, and dozens of others, are refusing to serve again.

Hear why some Israeli reservists would rather risk prison than go back to fight in Gaza
Sports|World

American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

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